Andropause Profile LIS Code: ANDROPAUSE
Check for symptoms of male menopause with our Andropause Profile. Assess testosterone and key hormone levels to support men’s vitality and wellbeing.
Before your test
What's included in this profile
- The main protein made by the liver
- Helps maintain fluid balance in the blood
- Low levels can indicate liver or kidney problems, or poor nutrition
- A hormone produced by the adrenal glands
- A building block for testosterone and oestrogen
- Checked when investigating adrenal or androgenrelated symptoms
- A pituitary hormone that regulates egg/sperm production
- Used to assess fertility and menopause status in women
- Also checked in men to help assess sperm production
- A calculated ratio of testosterone to SHBG
- Estimates the amount of biologically active androgen
- Commonly used in the assessment of PCOS
- The share of testosterone not bound to SHBG, so available to the body
- Worked out from total testosterone, SHBG and albumin
- Helpful when total testosterone is borderline or SHBG is unusually high or low
- A pituitary hormone that triggers ovulation in women
- Also plays a role in testosterone production in men
- Checked alongside FSH for fertility and hormonal assessment
- A protein that binds testosterone and oestrogen in the blood
- Affects how much hormone is 'free' and active
- Needed to accurately interpret total testosterone results
- The primary male sex hormone, also present in women
- Affects energy, muscle mass, libido and mood
- Low levels in men can cause fatigue and reduced sex drive
About this profile
The Andropause Profile is a comprehensive blood test specifically designed to assess hormone levels and metabolic factors related to andropause—commonly known as "male menopause." As men age, hormone fluctuations can impact mood, energy, libido, and overall health. This test helps identify those changes, offering insights that support diagnosis and management.
What’s Included in the Test?
Albumin – Evaluates general health and liver function.
Testosterone Free (Calculated) – Measures the bioavailable testosterone in your system.
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S) – Assesses adrenal function and hormone balance.
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) – Important for hormone regulation and reproductive health.
Total Testosterone – The primary male hormone responsible for energy, libido, and muscle mass.
Free Androgen Index (FAI) – Indicates the ratio of active testosterone in relation to SHBG.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) – Regulates testosterone production.
Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) – Controls the amount of free testosterone available.
Who Is This Test For?
This test is ideal for men experiencing:
Andropause symptoms – Fatigue, reduced libido, mood swings, or muscle loss.
Suspected hormonal imbalances – To check testosterone and related hormone levels.
Fertility concerns – To understand factors influencing reproductive health.
Metabolic or age-related changes – That may be affecting overall well-being.
What Can It Detect?
Hormonal imbalances linked to andropause
Low total or free testosterone levels
DHEA-S deficiencies
SHBG and FAI fluctuations that affect hormone availability
